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Is 2 a Lot

An Adventure With Numbers
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Is 2 a Lot by Annie Watson playfully explores the concept of numbers through a charming conversation between a mother driving a car and her curious child. As the child asks if two is a lot, the mother offers delightful and creative comparisons to illuminate the answer. The book cleverly examines differing perspectives on numbers, making it a fun and educational read for young children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring concepts of numbers through storytelling and illustrations. It engages young readers by making simple maths fun and relatable, perfect for children curious about the world around them.

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Joey's questions and his mom's artful answers transform an ordinary car ride into a magical odyssey through the land of numbers.

Is Two a Lot? is a wonderfully charming and authentic exchange between mother and child.

Annie Watson's story makes numbers tangible, and Rebecca Evans's illustrations bring them to life.

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Is 2 a Lot by Annie Watson is praised for depicting how children perceive numbers and values in a lively manner. Reviews highlight its enjoyment level for children, with vivid and humorous illustrations that make counting fun and engaging. It successfully teaches kids about numbers' relative meanings, using imaginative scenarios that include skunks and cowboys, delighting readers as they explore what's considered "a lot."

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884487166

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: full color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rebecca Evans

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 231.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Annie Watson Β is an Assistant Professor of Education at Northern Arizona University and prior to that was a high school English teacher for nine years. She is the author of Is 2 A Lot?, and when not teaching or writing enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and two children. Rebecca Evans worked for nine years as an artist and designer before returning to her first love: children’s book illustration and writing. Her books include Someday I’ll Fly; Friends in Fur Coats; The Shopkeeper’s Bear; Naughty Nana; Mei Ling in China; Finding the Speed of Light (starred review, Kirkus); and Alone Like Me (starred review, Kirkus). She lives in MarylandΒ with her husband and four young children, teaches art at the Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts, and works from her home studio whenever time permits. Rebecca’s boundless imagination enjoys free rein at www.rebeccaevans.net.

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